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How the 2021 federal budget impacts seniors
By: Michael Riley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Bancroft Times On April 19, the Canadian government released its first budget in two years; a 725-page […]
Month: May 2021
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Golf club owners, players frustrated over course closures
By: Joshua Santos, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Orangeville Banner It’s as frustrating as missing a hole-in-one or swinging the ball out of the sand. Non-essential […]
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Prime Care Family Health Team Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
By: Laura Steiner Milton residents have a new option for COVID-19 vaccines. Prime Care Family Health Team (PCFHT) has started its vaccine clinic with the […]
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In pandemic, Canadians urged to complete census online
By: Lynn Desjardins Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government is encouraging people to fill in the 2021 census online or by telephone. As […]
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Ottawa will scrutinize GTA West Highway plan, citing concerns about at-risk wildlife
By: Joel Wittnebel and Isaac Callan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Pointer The federal government has moved closer to taking control of the controversial GTA […]
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How to talk to young people about suicide
By: Morgan Sharp, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, National Observer Children who experience the death of a loved one by suicide need to have a safe […]
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Virtual Student Art Auction to benefit homeless youths in Orillia
By: Cheryl Browne, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Barrie Advance Art for teens’ sake. That’s the concept behind the Virtual Student Art Auction run by high […]
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Halton Region Announces COVID-19 Vaccination schedule for the month of May
By: Laura Steiner The Region of Halton has unveiled its vaccine schedule for the rest of May, 2021. As previously announced it begins today with […]
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What History Can Tell Us About Working as an Immigrant Nurse in Canada
By: Johna Baylon, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, New Canadian Media Like many internationally educated nurses (IENs) in Canada, Jeff Kua came to the country through the […]
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Milton Youth Task Force Announce Award Winners
By: Laura Steiner The Milton Youth Task Force (MYTF) have announced the winners of their annual youth awards May 1, 2021. May 1, also marked […]